Brazil national team star Antony Santos was the hero for Manchester United football club of England on Thursday night, as he came from the bench to score the winning goal in their remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over Barcelona football club of Spain in the playoff of the UEFA Europa League at Old Trafford.
The former Ajax Amsterdam football club star has missed Manchester United football club's last four matches due to injury, but he was able to return to action against Barcelona football club, and he was able to perform excellently in the game.
Antony Santos replaced Netherlands national team star Wout Weghorst in the second half of the game, and he was able to make an instant impact on the pitch in the entertaining encounter.
Barcelona football club took the lead through Poland national team captain Robert Lewandowski in the 18th minute to end the first half of the game 1-0.
Fred equalized for Manchester United football club in the 47th minute after receiving an assist from Bruno Fernandes before Antony Santos scored the winning goal for the home team in the 73rd minute to end the match 2-1.
Antony Santos was fantastic for Manchester United football club after being introduced to the pitch in the second half of the game, and he was able to mark his excellent performance with a stunning goal for the club.
The victory over Barcelona football club has now taken Manchester United football club to the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League.
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